US House of Representatives recognizes Health for Humanity Yogathon-HSS

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Hindu
Swayamsevak Sangh USA (HSS) hosts its annual “Yoga for Health, Health for
Humanity Yogathon” or “Surya Namaskar Yajna”. The 16-day event
aims to create awareness about Yoga and its advantages in achieving a healthy
body, mind and spirit. Surya Namaskar integrates simple Yoga postures in
10-steps that, along with easy breathing technique, can provide immense health
benefits to both the body and the mind.  The annual “Surya Namaskar Yajna” or
“Health for Humanity Yogathon” has been recognised in the US House of
Representative on the occasion of its 10th anniversary.
House
of Representatives
Recognizing
the 10th annual ‘Health for Humanity Yogathon’
Hon.
Bill Foster
Of
Illinois
In
the House of Representatives
January
24, 2017
Mr Speaker, I rise
today to recognize Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh’s tenth annual “Health for
Humanity Yogathon” or “Surya Namaskar Yajna,” Surya Namaskar integrates simple Yoga postures in 10-steps that,
along with teaching easy breathing techniques, can provide immense health
benefits to both the body and the mind.        

Each year, Hindus worldwide celebrate January 14th as
Makar Sankranti–a day that marks the change of season as the sun enters the
sign of Capricorn or Makar.
To mark this occasion,
Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh has organised the “Yoga for Health, Health for
Humanity Yogathon” from January 14 to January 29, 2017.The 16-day event
will raise awareness about Yoga and its advantages in achieving a healthy body,
mind, and spirit.
Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh, is a voluntary, non-profit,
social and cultural organization, which aims at preserving and passing on the
hindu heritage and cultural values to the next generation of Hindus and raise
awareness around the world.
Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in
celebrating the 10th annual Health for Humanity Yogathon. 

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